Last weekend there were lots of bottles–and discussion–uncorked in Sonoma at what might be considered the ultimate “offline:” the inaugural Wine Bloggers' Conference. The Open Wine Consortium organized the two-day event, which MORE >>

We often talk about those impossible food wine pairings; here are three improbable food wine pairings that I had recently that worked. Food: sauteed green lentils. Wine: Ocone aglianico 2003 (about $15; find this wine MORE >>

On November 11, an monumental event will occur: No, hopefully it won't involve a post-election court battle; instead, my newest book will be available! The book is called A Year of Wine: Perfect Pairings, Great Buys, and What to Sip for MORE >>

introduction To fully understand why wine develops certain characteristics, you would have to have degrees in chemistry and agriculture and worked in the vineyard for many years. This article is not about why, but about how we taste and flavors that are possible in wines. Humans have 5 traditional senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. MORE >>

I hope that all who celebrated had a nice Rosh Hashana holiday, filled with fabulous wine & great food. know I did! So much food & wine that I was compelled to hit the gym last night after returning home from 48+ hours of overeating MORE >>